Why WA voters rebuffed Dems on I-638, even in blue wave election
www.seattletimes.com
As a blue wave washed across the U.S., Washington voters passed an initiative that the state’s Democratic Party opposed. There are multiple ways to understand why.

Opponents say [Washington state] voters were persuaded at least partly because the initiative and its boosters exploited deep-seated prejudices and misunderstandings about transgender people to erode their rights.

  • Cherries@lemmy.world
    12·
    2 days ago

    Your idea is stupid and would make society worse. I think stupid ideas should be alienated. Your feelings on the matter are inconsequential when juxtaposed with the actual harm trans people face. Suggesting stupid ideas like, “give up rights, it’ll be temporary, trust me bro” does more harm than your feelings being hurt.

    • AdolfSchmitler@lemmy.world
      1·
      2 days ago

      Go on, keep yelling. Are trans people better off now? You are a terrible person actively hurting their cause and you even could be running a psy op trying to push people away from trans causes.

      You will accomplish nothing but harm for trans people.

      • Cherries@lemmy.world
        2·
        2 days ago

        Trump already implemented your idea. He banned trans athletes in Feb 2025. The NCAA complied with the executive order. Things have only gotten worse since Trump implemented your very smart idea. Maybe you should just capitulate more and things will eventually get better.